In a nutshell The authors suggest that the risk of disease recurrence of early-stage colon cancer can be predicted by a panel of microRNA’s that are measurable in the circulation at the time of cancer diagnosis. Some background Outcomes for patients with early-stage colorectal cancer differ widely between patients. Approximately 1 in 4...
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In a nutshell This study examined the use of adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy in the treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Some background The cornerstone of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer treatment is the surgical removal of the tumor. While additional chemotherapy treatments after surgery (referred to as adjuvant...
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In a nutshell The study determined the incidence of genitourinary toxicity and the quality of life in patients after intensity-modulated radiotherapy. Some background Patients with localized prostate cancer (cancer that has not spread) may be treated using a high-energy radiation that kills cancer cells (radiotherapy). Application of radiotherapy...
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In a nutshell This article looked at the potential benefits of following a structured exercise program after lung cancer surgery. Some background Lung cancer surgery often involves removing a part of the lung in order to remove the entire tumor. Patients undergoing such operations often have poor exercise tolerance and lung function after the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of pregnancy following breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Some background Nowadays, most breast cancer patients enjoy high survival rates and years of disease free quality of life. While the effects of breast cancer on fertility and pregnancy outcomes have been well researched, the effects of...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the use of progesterone receptor status as an independent predictor of disease prognosis in patients with early breast cancer. Some background Most breast cancer cells grow in response to female hormones, such as progesterone and estrogen. Cancer response to these growth stimuli not only directs treatment...
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In a nutshell This article investigated complications other than urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction associated with radiotherapy and radical prostatectomy treatments for prostate cancer. Some background For patients with localized (confined to the prostate gland) prostate cancer, the treatment options include radical...
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In a nutshell This review explored the benefits of radiation therapy in the management of breast cancer. Some background Radiation therapy plays an important role in the treatment of breast cancer. Radiation therapy has been shown to decrease the risk of cancer recurrence after surgery and improve survival rates among invasive cancer patients....
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In a nutshell This trial compared the effects of different support groups for distressed breast cancer patients. Some background Cancer diagnosis and treatments are known to be a major cause of depression and distress. Among breast cancer survivors, the risk of tumor recurrence and frequent screening contribute to patient stress and depression...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of intraoperative radiotherapy as an alternative to standard breast irradiation treatments. Some background Breast-conserving surgery followed by whole breast irradiation has become the standard of care in the treatment of small breast cancer tumors. Recent studies have demonstrated that the...
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In a nutshell This analysis compared survival rates, recurrence rates and complication rates in patients who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and those who underwent open lobectomy. Some background Patients with early stage non-small cell lung cancer may undergo lobectomy (surgical removal of a lobe of the lung) to remove the cancer....
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In a nutshell This study examined whether the number of lymph nodes removed in breast cancer patients predicts survival more accurately than standard staging. Some background Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs that act as filters along the lymph fluid channels. As lymph fluid leaves the breast and eventually goes back into the...
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